Will this work? (Replacing front suspension)

[sugjavier]

So I replaced the rear shocks with Bilstein HDs and stock springs and I literally felt the difference.

I now have enough money to also upgrade the front ones. I'm gonna be replacing the shocks, coils, mounts. Is this all I need or do I need more?

Since everything is stock except for the Bilsteins, I shouldn't have to worry right?

Coils: Moog 81090 Suspension Coil Spring Coil Spring | eBay

Shocks: Bilstein 24-187244 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber

Shock and Strut Mount: Moog K90290 Shock and Strut Mount | Auto Parts Warehouse Quantity: 2

I like buying the parts myself and just having a local shop do it for me. I think they should be done with this in an hour. They charge like $89/hr. Pretty cheap compared to the other shops I called.

 

[sugjavier]

I just need to know if these parts are compatible with each other. And if they're good quality. IF you know of other parts that is basically the same as what I put above, but for a cheaper price, Please let me know since I'm always willing to save money

 

[Dirtyfingers]

I just need to know if these parts are compatible with each other. And if they're good quality. IF you know of other parts that is basically the same as what I put above, but for a cheaper price, Please let me know since I'm always willing to save money

Are you willing to save money? Or save your own life? Suspension work is something I wouldn't cut corners on. If I were you and looking to save money go with junk yard TRD tundra shocks.

 

[RS Dude]

I installed the Moog springs and strut mount last year with perfect results. The springs are noticeably stiffer the oem Toyota springs it replaced. I used to have the Bilstein shocks also. They were great also.

 

[gmv4k]

Are you willing to save money? Or save your own life? Suspension work is something I wouldn't cut corners on. If I were you and looking to save money go with junk yard TRD tundra shocks.

Sorry, but this is such a crazy statement.

 

[Dirtyfingers]

Sorry, but this is such a crazy statement.

I don't think I should be posting on the forum in the early morning. My bad haha I realize the flaw of my statement haha.

 

[BrianSD_42]

dude .... avoid MOOG like the F'n bugonic plague. opcorn:

 

[sugjavier]

I installed the Moog springs and strut mount last year with perfect results. The springs are noticeably stiffer the oem Toyota springs it replaced. I used to have the Bilstein shocks also. They were great also.

So ur saying the parts I listed up top is compatible and works right?

I dont think they replaced any kind of mount in the rear when they put in my bilsteins and stock moog coils.

 

[kball]

The shocks you linked say they are not available and cannot be backordered. The pic shows eyelets on both ends. For our trucks both front and rear have to have studs on top. The mount (top hat) you have linked has a hole in the middle, that's where the stud comes through so unless I'm mistaken, that shock will not work.

 

[sugjavier]

The shocks you linked say they are not available and cannot be backordered. The pic shows eyelets on both ends. For our trucks both front and rear have to have studs on top. The mount (top hat) you have linked has a hole in the middle, that's where the stud comes through so unless I'm mistaken, that shock will not work.

Well, I already ordered 2 Bilsteins for the front. So the mount I linked is wrong? Can you give me a part number or a link for a mount that WILL work?

Thanks!


Edit: Woah! Autoplicity's picture is off. http://i.imgur.com/Mw8TyOc.jpg
But this is what AJUSA and most other sites show when I type in the part number: http://i.imgur.com/aXr1eYe.jpg

Anyone care to clarify? I'm so confused now

 

[kball]

Well, I already ordered 2 Bilsteins for the front. So the mount I linked is wrong? Can you give me a part number or a link for a mount that WILL work?

Thanks!


Edit: Woah! Autoplicity's picture is off. http://i.imgur.com/Mw8TyOc.jpg
But this is what AJUSA and most other sites show when I type in the part number: http://i.imgur.com/aXr1eYe.jpg

Anyone care to clarify? I'm so confused now

Your mount looks fine it was the shock I was questioning. I thought maybe the pic just wasn't right. Yes that new pic looks correct.

 

[RunninInGA]

dude .... avoid MOOG like the F'n bugonic plague. opcorn:

Really? I had good results with Moog products on my heavily modded TL before I ran out of braking room. Is it design or quality you're referencing as problematic?

 

[sugjavier]

Your mount looks fine it was the shock I was questioning. I thought maybe the pic just wasn't right. Yes that new pic looks correct.

I'm emailing Autoplicity now to see if the shocks I'm getting look like the one they posted or if they just made a mistake. It's so weird that 1 part number for a Bilstein shock can have 2 different looks.

Thank you for the clarification. I really appreciate it.

 

[Kanoe]

Bilstien #s

The part #s for the Bilstein HD Yellow and Blues that I installed 4 months ago are:

Front: BE5-F332-H1
Rear: BE-2451-H0

Good Luck.

 

[sugjavier]

It's Done!

So the local shop took about 4 hrs to Remove and replace the front shocks/coils. It would've been faster if they knew from the beginning that they have to use some of the old hardware when using Bilsteins. Anyways, here are are the close up pics
from the Passenger side front:

Does it seem like its properly installed? They did an alignment afterwards.

It does look like its raised a bit in the front but I don't think its a big deal.

The same shop replaced the rear about a month ago with bilstein HDs and moog stock coils.

What are your suggestions for the rear? I'm a noob with cars but I do a lot of reading and I think adding some spacers to even it out would work? I don't know what to use. IF you guys could help me out. Thanks!

 

[BrianSD_42]

Really? I had good results with Moog products on my heavily modded TL before I ran out of braking room. Is it design or quality you're referencing as problematic?

They have such a bad reputation for failed LBJs (total failure, within 2 years) that I (and many others here) have decided the quality of that company is SOOOO subpar to OEM that they should be avoided entirely.

 

[sugjavier]

They have such a bad reputation for failed LBJs (total failure, within 2 years) that I (and many others here) have decided the quality of that company is SOOOO subpar to OEM that they should be avoided entirely.

So if I'm replacing stuff and I want it to be stock, most shops here get MOOG anyways. What brands should I get then?